Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

When subtracting a positive integer, which direction do you move on the number line?

• To the right

• To the left

• Downwards

• Upwards

What happens to the value when you subtract a negative integer?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It becomes zero

In Example 1, what is the result of 5 minus 7?

• 2

• 0

• -2

• -12

In Example 2, what is the result of -1 minus -4?

• 5

• -3

• 3

• -5

How can you think of subtracting a negative integer?

• As dividing by a positive integer

• As adding a positive integer

• As subtracting a positive integer

• As multiplying by a positive integer

In Example 3, what is the result of -3 minus 6?

• -9

• 3

• -3

• 9

What is another way to think of -3 minus 6?

• 3 plus -6

• -3 plus 6

• -3 plus -6

• 3 plus 6

In Example 4, what is the result of -7 minus -10?

• -3

• 17

• -17

• 3

How can you think of -7 minus -10?

• -7 plus 10

• 7 plus -10

• -7 plus -10

• 7 plus 10

What is the main concept covered in this video?

• Subtracting integers using a number line

• Multiplying integers using a number line

• Dividing integers using a number line

• Adding integers using a number line